2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Texas
[Elementary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/elementary-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for elementary education students.
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2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Texas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Elementary Education Schools
For return on investment in elementary education, no school beat Texas A And M International University this year. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,894, with out-of-state students paying around $19,454. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $15,095 in student loans. Elementary Education graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $42,029 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M International University admits about 44% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in elementary education will find it at Brazosport College, which ranked #2. Brazosport College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Lake Jackson. Students from in state pay about $2,388 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,711. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $6,625. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Brazosport College generally make around $32,746. Set against $6,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Midwestern State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita Falls. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,950, with out-of-state students paying around $11,770. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $26,415. Elementary Education graduates of Midwestern State University earn a median of $49,638 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Texarkana College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Texarkana, Texarkana College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,476, with out-of-state students paying around $5,332. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $11,686 in student loans. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $33,707. Set against $11,686 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M University Commerce one of the best values for elementary education. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,026 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $23,796 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $55,826. That is a strong return on a $23,796 median debt. Texas A And M University Commerce admits about 92% of applicants.
Texas A And M University Texarkana placed #6 among the best values for elementary education. Set in the city of Texarkana, Texas A And M University Texarkana is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,349, compared with $24,680 for out-of-state students. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $25,270 in student loans. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $44,862. Set against $25,270 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Navarro College landed the #7 spot for elementary education value this year. Set in the town of Corsicana, Navarro College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,008 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,578. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $16,488 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Navarro College generally make around $38,210. That is a strong return on a $16,488 median debt.
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi came in at #8 for value in elementary education this year. Set in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $20,794. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $25,508. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Texas A And M University Corpus Christi generally make around $53,259. Set against $25,508 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Texas State University San Marcos earned the #9 position for value in elementary education this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Students borrow a median of $23,659 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $53,272. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Tarleton State University earned the #10 position for value in elementary education this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,302 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Tarleton State University generally make around $53,121. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Hardin Simmons University placed #11 among the best values for elementary education. Set in the city of Abilene, Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $32,960. Students borrow a median of $26,674 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Hardin Simmons University generally make around $44,023. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Wayland Baptist University came in at #12 for value in elementary education this year. Located in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,782. Students borrow a median of $31,694 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Wayland Baptist University generally make around $38,397. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayland Baptist University admits about 56% of applicants.
University Of Dallas earned the #13 position for value in elementary education this year. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,930. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $23,411. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $58,396. Set against $23,411 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 53%.
University Of The Incarnate Word landed the #14 spot for elementary education value this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,090. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the elementary education program here. Elementary Education graduates of University Of The Incarnate Word earn a median of $43,843 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Trinity University placed #15 among the best values for elementary education. Set in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $53,676. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $23,314. Elementary Education graduates of Trinity University earn a median of $56,357 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Trinity University admits about 26% of applicants.
Howard Payne University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Located in the town of Brownwood, Howard Payne University is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,982. Students borrow a median of $24,734 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Howard Payne University generally make around $35,357. Set against $24,734 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 67%.
East Texas Baptist University placed #17 among the best values for elementary education. Set in the town of Marshall, East Texas Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,680. Students borrow a median of $26,087 to complete the elementary education program here. Elementary Education graduates of East Texas Baptist University earn a median of $44,547 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. East Texas Baptist University admits about 58% of applicants.
Lubbock Christian University landed the #18 spot for elementary education value this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,540. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the elementary education program here. Elementary Education graduates of Lubbock Christian University earn a median of $43,729 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. Lubbock Christian University admits about 73% of applicants.
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor landed the #19 spot for elementary education value this year. Located in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,300 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Mary Hardin Baylor generally make around $50,657. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Abilene Christian University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. Students from in state pay about $44,200 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,209 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Abilene Christian University generally make around $50,486. Set against $27,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Letourneau University came in at #21 for value in elementary education this year. Located in the city of Longview, Letourneau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $37,160. Students borrow a median of $33,334 to complete the elementary education program here. Elementary Education graduates of Letourneau University earn a median of $35,487 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $33,334 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Dallas Baptist University placed #22 among the best values for elementary education. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the elementary education program here. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $54,594. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Baylor University earned the #23 position for value in elementary education this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $22,250. Elementary Education graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $53,614 early in their careers. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 51%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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